Today, we will cross the Tizi n Tichka Pass with stunning mountain views. Visit the famous UNESCO kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, known from movies like Gladiator and Game of thrones. As well as, a stop in Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Africa”. After that, we will continue our 3 days desert trip through the valley of the roses and overnight in Dades. Later, overnight in a Sahara desert camp with a camel ride and watch sunset over the dunes.
Highlights of this awesome route:
- High Atlas Mountain Scenery.
- Tizi n’Tichka Panoramic Pass.
- Ancient Mud-brick Kasbahs, Movie locations (game of thrones).
- Oasis valleys, Berber villages and Camel trek.
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Dades Valley.
Distance: 350 km & Travel time: 7-8 hours.
Today, we start our Morocco 3 days desert trip from Marrakech across the Tizi N Tichka Pass. Besides, the High Atlas Mountains to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah is one of the most beautiful road trips in Morocco. In other words, we enjoy the spectacular views of Berber villages and mountain views. Besides, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah is a famous UNESCO World Heritage Ksar made of traditional rammed earth. As well as, many movies and shows filmed including Gladiatorand the Game of Thrones. Later, we will continue, towards Ouarzazate, known by film studios and the historic kasbah. Arrival at Dades Valley known for dramatic rock formations and kasbah. It is often called “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs”.
Erg Cheebi desert – Merzouga
Enjoy a memorable camel ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi of Merzouga, where you will experience the beauty of the Sahara desert while watching the stunning desert landscape, and a magical sunset over the dunes.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert.
After breakfast, we will drive to Todra Gorge, where you will enjoy a walk through the spectacular canyons and admire the impressive rock walls rising up 300 meters high. After that, we will continue our 3 days desert trip towards the Sahara desert, passing through traditional Berber villages and beautiful desert landscapes until we reach Merzouga. There, you will enjoy a camel ride across the golden Moroccan dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend an unforgettable night in a desert camp under the stars. Besides, experience a breathtaking beautiful sunset in the Sahara and spend a memorable night camping in Merzouga.
Day 3: Sahara Desert – Ziz Valley – Cedar Forest – Fes
Tdoay, we will continue the final part of our 3 days desert trip towards Fes. After leaving the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, we will travel towards Fez, passing through the scenic Ziz Valley with its vast palm groves and traditional villages. After that, we will continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the beautiful cedar forests, home to the famous Barbary macaques. As well as, we will stop in Ifrane city, often switzerland of Morocco, famous for its alpine-style houses. After a short stop to explore and take beautiful photos, continue the drive to Fes city where the 3 days desert trip ends in the late afternoon.
Included:
- Transportation (Air-conditioned).
- Driver Speaking English.
- UNESCO Site – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
- Stop at Mountain viewpoints.
- Hotel in Dades Valley.
- Desert Camp in Erg Chebbi.
- Scenic stops for photos at Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
- Breakfast and dinner.
- Vegetarian meal option available.
- Camel Ride (Erg Chebbi Dunes).
Not Included:
- Lunch.
- Drinks.
- Tips (drivers, Guides and hotel or staffs).
- Optional activities (ATV and Buggy Ride).